With An IT Degree, Keep Your Business Running Without A Hitch

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11/01/2011 .

Become part of the ever-evolving world of technology by earning a Computer Information Technology degree specialization. This career allows you to support a company’s technology needs, which will ultimately increase the productivity of an entire organization.

Nature of the Work

Computer and information systems technicians play a vital role in the implementation and administration of technology within their organizations by planning, coordinating, and troubleshooting computer-related issues. They oversee important technical aspects of an organization, such as software implementation, network security, and Internet operations (Bureau of Labor Statistics). They can work in a variety of settings—from a small, nonprofit environment to large, Fortune 500 companies. Basically—wherever there is a network of computers, there is a need for IT specialists.

Education

Obtaining proper education is a must in this field—especially if your goal is to move up the executive ladder. The first step to working in an IT field is to evaluate what you want out of a degree—and what modality you want to work in. With a flexible online degree program, students can work towards a degree at their own pace while still maintaining a job.

Once you have determined your top-level education goals, now is the time to start researching schools and degree programs. Start by completing a simple search engine query. Research a handful of programs and follow up by scheduling a phone conversation with the respective school’s representatives. Ask about accreditation, course offerings, academic quality, industry certifications, and degree options. As you continue through your degree program, keep in mind that you are setting your future up for success. IT professionals that are equipped with a degree in hand have a competitive advantage over other job seekers and have greater opportunity for advancement.

This piece of ad content was created by Rasmussen College to support its educational programs. Rasmussen College may not prepare students for all positions featured within this content. Please visit www.rasmussen.edu/degrees for a list of programs offered. External links provided on rasmussen.edu are for reference only. Rasmussen College does not guarantee, approve, control, or specifically endorse the information or products available on websites linked to, and is not endorsed by website owners, authors and/or organizations referenced. Rasmussen College is a regionally accredited private college and Public Benefit Corporation.

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